Prowler hatch

[rzaskar]

Im looking to fit a hatch inbetween my legs in the prowler 15. Is there any particular one that I should look out for and which size should I go for as there seems to be 6 and 8 inch hatchs? Thanks for any replies. Carnt wait to be the one answering questions rather than asking them all the time ;D

[starvinmarvin]

Are you going to use it or is it just because there is a moulding there, I ask the question because I could count the number of times I've used one on my kayaks on my right hand. The main reason I don't use them is because they do tend to leak a little down through the threads if the cockpit gets flooded also anything that you put inside the hull could also be prone to getting a little damp.

If you do decide to install one, then the 6 inch is what you need, there are two types one which screws into the surround as per this link.

www.anglersafloat.co.uk/KayakProject.html

and a second version that screws in but has the lid covers the threads, as per the Scupper Pro Angling Editions. Quality is better on the first one, and it's prettier the second one is probably less likely to leak as much, both types come with a bag/net which can be removed.

Instead of the bag you could put use a

www.anglersafloat.co.uk/Kayak_Article_4.html

which will keep everything in an accessible area.

SM

[stitch]

Hi rzaskar
To be totally honest with you i don't like them one bit. Sitting in my yak the water comes just about level with the scuppers and the moulding for the hatch is a little bit higher, thats a bit to close for comfort in my opinion. Imagine you need lets say first aid plasters or medicine, while open a wave hits you, its happened to me on occasion. The water entering you cockpit area will drain at the most convenient place the bigger hole, the hatch. I'm not saying a cockpit full of water draining into the hull would sink you boat but i think its something you could do without. One thing i noticed at one of the first meet was one of the members complained about his hatch saying when sand got into the thread it tended to jam it closed. Sorry to sound so negative but i cant find any plus,s to say about the screw hatch and its position.

Hope it helps

John ;D ;D ;D

[johnlegg]

I have put one in and I regret it. I have had to Bail out twice now, ask Kev and Marc, the water comes up from under your seat if you are anchored in a bad sea and floods over the top of the hatch if you don't close it tight the water floods in to your hull . the last time I had 5 inches in side, Not funny in a bad sea.

john

The only good thing about it is you can access the hull in that area

[alanc]

I,ve seeled mine up with mastic could,nt open it in winter save your money rzaskar im sure you,ll think of somthink else. regaurds alanc